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VBPD Veterinarian
City of Virginia Beach
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Virginia Beach, VA 23456
Description
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver high-quality veterinary medical services, including examinations, diagnostics, treatment, surgery, and preventative care for shelter animals, police K-9s, and sheriff canines.
- Establish and maintain herd health standards, vaccination schedules, disease prevention strategies, and outbreak response plans.
- Oversee and ensure the humane administration of euthanasia in accordance with legal, ethical, and professional standards.
- Maintain strict compliance with all local, state, and federal laws regarding the handling, storage, and documentation of controlled substances.
- Directly supervise and mentor a licensed veterinary technician, providing guidance, feedback, and support for professional development.
- Partner with the shelter manager to assess current practices and develop evidence-based protocols to improve animal health outcomes, shelter population management, and biosecurity.
- Design and deliver comprehensive staff training programs on topics including animal handling, sanitation, vaccination protocols, and emergency response; maintain training documentation and assess ongoing competency.
- Collaborate with animal care, law enforcement, and administrative staff to support multidisciplinary animal health initiatives and promote a culture of compassion, safety, and continuous improvement.
Key Benefits and Incentives:
- *$14,000 Hiring Bonus: A generous bonus awarded in installments as you achieve key performance milestones.
- $3,000 will be awarded in the first paycheck.
- $5,000 will be awarded upon completing the six (6) month interim performance evaluation with an overall rating of “Meets Expectations”.
- $6,000 will be awarded upon completing the employee’s one (1) year probationary period and a performance evaluation with an overall rating of “Meets Expectations”
- Education Allowance: Opportunities for continuing education and professional growth, including continued licensure and AVMA or other professional membership fees
- Competitive Paid Leave Package: Supporting your work-life balance and personal well-being.
**Hiring bonuses shall only be for new hires of original employment or reemployment as defined in Human Resources Policy No. 5.0. and is subject to a repayment agreement if services is less than a year.
The City offers a generous benefits package, which includes health, dental and life insurance, retirement and savings plans, maternity/paternity and parental leave, holidays and leave.
The City of Virginia Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
How to Apply
To apply, please use this link: VBPD Veterinarian
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